Meet Renée Oates
“Empowering people is my passion. It goes beyond just relieving physical pain and limitations — it's about experiencing freedom and well-being.”
All her life, Renée has enjoyed a natural affinity for movement and loves the freedom of spirit that comes with it.
Having experienced first-hand the impact of various physiological restrictions on her quality of life, and the benefits of regular Pilates practice under Dudley Tomlinson, she joyfully accepted his invitations to train as a Pilates and GYROTONIC® instructor and to join this collaborative Studio.
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Certified GYROTONIC® instructor (Pulley Tower Combination Unit) 2013
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Certified Body Control Pilates® (UK) teacher 2009
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Jacqui Koep's 1-year Functional Anatomy Course 2010
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Qualified B.Ed (Int & Snr Phase) teacher 2012 (included Sports Education)
All GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructors are required to do an ongoing education course every 2 years. The highlight of Renée's GYROTONIC® training was the 8-day 'GYROKINESIS® Rejuvenation Course' led by Juliu Horvath (founder) in 2015, at his creative space in Münstertal in the Black Forest region of Germany. She also values how 'GYROTONIC® as a Musical Journey' has added another dimension to the work.
Whenever Renée works with the GYROTONIC® Tower her body smiles. And this is a common reaction! People feel safe and supported at all times as they work towards their goals. Knowing that it's possible is the first step; learning how to get there in practice is a joyous adventure.
Trained by international specialists, Renée brings a love of harmony to the GYROTONIC® Method and Body Control Pilates® system
Informed by universal principles, and with a respect for each individual as unique, she safely guides clients towards their desired outcomes.
She loves how people leave sessions feeling more buoyant, balanced, alert and capable, and delights in the Studio's generous variety of equipment which ensures not only correct recruitment but also playfulness.
Renée's Skills & Experience
Currently Renée offers at the Studio:
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Group Pilates Mat Classes
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Individual or Duet GYROTONIC® Tower Sessions
Historically, in addition to this Studio, Renée taught Pilates for many years at:
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Sports Science Institute, Newlands (9 years)
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Private homes, groups set up by hosts (12 years)
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Online during Covid distancing (3 years)
Through the decades her work has also included:
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Computer Programming (10 years)
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Meditative Dance Teaching (19 years)
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Volunteer Junior School Teaching (5 years)
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isiXhosa versioning of MMTS educational software (1 year)
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Pilates & Gyrotonic Teaching (16 years)
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isiXhosa Teaching (11 years, retired Dec 2023)
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Pilates & Gyrotonic Teaching (resumed April 2024)
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Volunteer Practical Philosophy Tutoring (35 years & counting!)
Renée has a deep love for and continues to actively engage with:
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Sanskrit
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Practical Philosophy
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Singing
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Dance
Through the decades Renée has travelled widely around her home country and the world, ranging from solo back-packing for 9 months (pre-cellphones and -internet) to comfortable prearranged events with family and like-minded souls, and knows first-hand that "Wherever you go, there you are..."
For more information on the GYROTONIC® Method and the Pulley Tower Combination Unit, visit https://www.gyrotonic.com and find ongoing topical interviews & articles at https://www.facebook.com/gyrotonic
For more information on Body Control Pilates®, visit https://www.bodycontrolpilates.com
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